Judging from this excellent CD there is no doubt that his compositions for clarinet are melancholic, touching and intimate. The music is tonal, romantic, well-crafted and tuneful. There is also a tremendous zip to the dance rhythms especially in the opening piece, World Dance. The ear is treated to a varied and interesting flow of music.

The Impromptu is a miniature of real beauty…followed by a contemplative Nocturne…The final World Dance is an enjoyable, tuneful romp.

Farewell, Nathaniel ismy own personal favourite on the CD…the music is lyrical but it also has an underlying sadness. This is very touching with a haunting feeling of regret.

Poème is the composer’s first work for clarinet and piano. The style is gentle and impressionistic with an animated central section. This is another well written piece…

The clarinet and piano are joined by a string trio in the headily romantic Concertino. The three minute clarinet cadenza at the centre of the work is delivered brilliantly. Either side of the cadenza we are treated to an opening movement containing lyrical and dynamic sections and a driven, exciting finale that dances its way to a thrilling conclusion.

Fiterstein puts his multifaceted artistry to splendid use in this programme of music by Israeli-born composer Ronn Yedidia, also the recording’s articulate and expressive pianist. The repertory employs clarinet, piano and strings in invigorating and poignant conversations, many influenced by ethnic sources from Israel and elsewhere.

The disc’s opening selection, World Dance, is a whirlwind example of Yedidia’s ability to embrace many cultures and set them leaping. Two other pieces are scored for the same instruments.

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